Through the creativity and concerted efforts of the Kids in the Park Committee, led by Stacey Siegel, Chair, and Alethea Shapiro, Vice Chair, another first-of-its-kind event was held in East Hills. The day of great shopping at the Village was held on November 9th at Village Hall. The special program even included a book signing by author and resident Bonnie Tratchenberg who recently released the novel "Wedlocked." The vendors filled the courtroom, conference room & theatre at Village Hall. The response was overwhelming appreciation to the committee members who made the event possible, once again through their hard work. "The efforts of the Kids in the Park Committee are an example for every community to follow," stated Mayor Michael R. Koblenz. "One after another we are treated to the finest events that are exciting, new and fun-filled for East Hills residents and guests," the Mayor added. The wide range of vendors included:

Arbonne - personal care & wellness products that preserve & enhance the skin, body & mind; Duck Duck Use - Novelty Bags; A Little Bit of This - women's clothing & accessories; Royal Cuteness - tie-dye for girls & women; Costume Klassics - handbags & belts; Stella & Dot - jewelry; The Pampered Chef - kitchen tools, food products & cookbooks; Luxe Hardware - eclectic look to jewelry, featuring styles from trendy and contemporary to modern and sophisticated; Dale's Novelty Knits - novelty knit tops, sweaters, jackets & wraps; Axessories - jewelry, scarves & handbags; Due Collezione - "Fashion Jewelry with Attitude" Personalized children's pictures & house portraits; We Wear It: Handcrafted jewelry, with freshwater pearl, semi-precious stone, cz & Swarovski crystals; Escapade Publishing- the author of Fun Family, 1,100 things to do with your kids on LI and beyond; Designer Associates - super hero & sports themed items; Love u Infinity: Trendy jewels for all occasions; Vasiliki Lagis Handbags - 100% original leather handbags all proudly made in New York City; Bling It On - wraps, sweaters, scarves & jewelry; and Strands by Stacy - handmade semi-precious stone jewelry as well as many other high-end designer lines of jewelry. Donations by Bagel Boss, Bernard's Market, Kitchen Kabaret & Greenvale Bagels made refreshments available and were greatly appreciated by the Committee.

Shopping Superb: Co-Supervising Trustee Clara Pomerantz, Trustee Peter Zuckerman and Co-Supervising Trustee and Deputy Mayor Manny Zuckerman join in the shopping adventure at the first annual Shop Hop at East Hills.

Co-Supervising Trustee Clara Pomerantz, Co-Supervising Trustee and Deputy Mayor Manny Zuckerman, Chair of the Kids in the Park Committee which ran the first Shop Hop in East Hills, Stacey Siegel, Trustee Peter Zuckerman and Donna Liebowitz, who also contributes her time generously as Chair of the Park Rules Review Committee, proudly attend the dynamic event.